As we conclude our journey through Psalm 51, we encounter a profound shift in David’s focus—a shift that epitomizes the essence of true repentance. In the concluding verses of Psalm 51, David’s attention shifts from self-absorption to concern for others and the glory of God. Step 6: True Repentance Turns Us Away from Ourselves Psalm 51:18-19, “Do good to Zion …
In the two previous articles, we explored the first steps of true repentance: appealing to God’s mercy, confessing the sinfulness of our sin, and seeking full renewal. Now, we dive into the next two steps as we continue our journey through Psalm 51. Step 4: True Repentance Desires God’s Glory Psalm 51:13-15, “Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and …
“Repentant people see their sin, hate their sin, and prayerfully seek to reject their sin and walk with God. While some of our sins are obvious to us, we comfortably ignore others. We all must prayerfully ask the Holy Spirit to lead us in repentance as we examine our lives in light of the Word and seek to lay aside …
“If we want healing from God, thorough repentance is the way to receive it… It is not enough that we see our sins and feel bad about them. It is not enough even to stop sinning. True repentance comes all the way back to God, back to our original relationship with him, back to our first love, back to the …
“Their graves are their homes forever, their dwelling places to all generations, though they called lands by their own names. Man in his pomp will not remain; he is like the beasts that perish.”- Psalm 49:11-12 Verse 11-12 of Psalm 49 grants us insight into the inner thoughts of those who confront their own mortality. Their belief revolves around the …
